Curriculum Team Leader - Carpentry
Location: East London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (Teaching commitment: 20 hours per week)
Salary: £50,307 - £53,168 per annum
Start Date: August 2026
The RoleA forward-thinking further education college in East London is seeking a Curriculum Team Leader (CTL) in Carpentry to support the delivery and development of high-quality construction programmes.
This is a key leadership role within the department, combining teaching with curriculum development and team support. You will work closely with senior curriculum staff to ensure an innovative, engaging, and industry-relevant provision that supports learner progression and achievement.
Key Responsibilities*Deliver teaching, tutorials, and learner assessment (20 hours per week)
*Support curriculum planning, development, and delivery across carpentry programmes
*Lead on teaching, learning, and digital innovation within the department
*Mentor and support teaching staff, promoting best practice and standardisation
*Monitor learner progress, retention, and achievement, implementing improvement strategies
*Contribute to programme design in line with awarding body requirements
*Support learner recruitment, welfare, and academic progress
*Promote employability skills, work placements, and enrichment opportunities
What We’re Looking For*Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)
*Verifier qualification (V1 or TAQA)


Experience:
*Teaching or training within Carpentry or Construction
*Mentoring and supporting staff
*Curriculum development and quality assurance processes
*Tracking learner progress using digital systems
Skills:
*Strong organisation and administration
*Ability to differentiate for mixed-ability learners
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing


Benefits*Competitive salary including London Weighting
*Generous holiday and pension package
*Ongoing CPD and industry links
*Travel and employee support schemes
*Supportive and collaborative working environment


Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn’t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Because education matters.
Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.